Keith Allen's old-fashioned, hands-on method earned him a place in North Carolina's barbecue canon.
Bridges Barbecue Lodge
In case you forget what the restaurant specializes in, pig art decorating the walls helps you remember just what kind of place you're in.
Lexington Barbecue
Lexington Barbecue attracts barbecue pilgrims from across the state and even further.
Little Richard’s Barbecue
The pure Lexington-style barbecue served at this laid-back and comfortable restaurant keeps Forsyth County residents coming back for their barbecue fix.
Stamey’s Old Fashioned Barbecue
The real monument to Stamey is not the restaurant, but the pit building, which is by far the largest and best equipped in the state.
This is Charlotte
That’s right. The big city. For years, we thought it was too much to describe. For years, we thought it was too “city” for us, too removed from us, too big for us, too crowded. Let us say it now: We weren’t looking close enough.
The Carolina Inn
This historic hotel on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill is where Tar Heels go to dream, whether they are looking to the future or returning to remember.
Being Mayberry: Mount Airy
In the foothills, a town plays its television role to dawdle time away.
Concord
From the mall to the racetrack, Concord wants to get somewhere. From the old courthouse to the downtown gardens, it wants to stay where it was. Leave it to a place named Concord to find peace in being both.
